Increased
diversity in New Jersey requires greater understanding
of the myriad cultures present in our state in order
to learn and work respectfully across cultures.

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Globalization
is driving demand for an internationally competent
workforce.

New
Jerseys location gives companies unique access
to the global market. New Jersey ranks 8th among
the states in terms of exports and is home to more than
1,200 multinational firms from 40 countries.

In
the U.S. one in six new jobs created flows from international
trade. As New Jersey reviews its ties to the world, the
strategic importance of international knowledge to economic
opportunity is apparent.

To
be globally competitive, we need to understand our global
customers, competitors, and resources better than our
competitors.

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Solving
new national and state human security challenges requires
the expertise and understanding to address complex problems
that threaten the well-being of peoples of all cultures.